Southern Resident killer whale preys on salmon (IMAGE)

NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region

Southern Resident killer whale preys on salmon

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Endangered Southern Resident killer whales prey on salmon throughout the year, diversifying their diet when salmon presence declines.

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Candice Emmons/NOAA Fisheries and reference NMFS permit number 16163

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CREDIT: Candice Emmons/NOAA Fisheries and reference NMFS permit number 16163

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